• Take a scenic helicopter flight from Townsville to see the city, Magnetic Island in the distance and the Great Barrier Reef
• See the sights of Townsville from lofty heights from the seat of a helicopter on a 10 minute scenic flight of the city surrounds
• The perfect 10 minute helicopter flight tour for cruise ship passengers visiting Townsville

Townsville helicopter flights allow you to see the city, Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef on a 10 min scenic tour flight which can cater for up to 5 passengers making it the perfect tour for cruise ship passengers visiting Far North Queensland

Experience a unique perspective of Townsville City while enjoying the thrill of a helicopter ride! 

Townsville's features really shine from the air, and you'll take in spectacular birds-eye views of Castle Hill, The Strand and Townsville City (including our new Stadium) during your 10 minutes in the air, as well as incredible views out towards Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. Be sure to have your cameras ready! 

Whether you're a visitor or local, this scenic tour will give you a new appreciation of our tropical city, and all from the comfort of your private air-conditioned helicopter.

 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Townsville city

Departure Time

Every hour from 8.00am to 4.00pm

Departure Instructions

Departure from Townsville Airport

Destinations

• The Townsville Strand
• Ross River
• Ross Creek
• Nathan Street Bridge

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed Christmas Day

Duration

10 minutes

Fitness Level Required

Low

Restrictions

• R22 Helicopter - (Especially designed for 1 passenger)
• **A PASSENGER WEIGHT LIMIT OF 109KG APPLIES**
• R44 Helicopters
• Minimum 2 passengers
• Maximum 3 passengers
• Weight limit applies 136kg per passenger in R44 helicopters
• AS 350 Helicopters
• Maximum 5 passengers in AS350 helicopters

Weight: Up to 136 Kg / 300 Lb

Small bag not to exceed 5kg, camera, sunglasses

• Cancellations within 72 hours incurs full fees
• Under the current QLD Government Public Health and Social Measures linked to vaccination status Direction, all passengers for scenic tours who are 16 years of age or over must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in a scenic tour. Scenic tour passengers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a medical contraindication to staff at Townsville Helicopters upon entry to the hangar or aircraft.
• 100% cancellation fee applies for no-shows, cancellations within 24 hours for customers who are denied entry on the day due to not meeting the QLD Government mandated vaccination requirements.
• Townsville Helicopters are happy to offer a full refund (minus any credit card fees) for cancellations due to Covid-19 quarantine or isolation requirements (evidence will be required for cancellations within 24 hours). Bookings can also be turned into a gift voucher to use at a later date if guests are only postponing their plans.
• At the discretion of the pilot; changes or cancellation of flight times may be necessary due to weather, aircraft availability, air traffic restrictions, or force majeure.